The political parties have yet again failed to agree on a consensus government, and are planning to ask for yet another extension to the president's deadline.
A meeting of four major parties in New Baneswor on Thursday evening could not come to any conclusion after both the ruling alliance and opposition stood firm on their own stance.
"We could not come to consensus today, and are planning to ask for one more week to continue our efforts," said NC leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula said after the meeting.
Meanwhile, the president's press advisor Rajendra Dahal said that he would only take further steps after discussing with the parties. "The president has called a meeting for Friday morning, and will not decide on anything before that," said Dahal.